Lead, Business Analysis Practice — AI-Driven Delivery (Fixed-Term)

DIA; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 142,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Internal Affairs in Wellington, NZ, seeks a fixed-term Manager Business Analysis Practice within Enterprise Digital Services to lead the Business Analysis team and align services with organisational priorities.

Reporting to the Manager Strategy and Engagement, you will coach analysts, drive capability and champion AI adoption to improve delivery outcomes across EDS, through to March 2027.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams in business analysis or digital delivery.
• Strong track record lifting team capability and practice maturity.
• Ability to influence across a complex stakeholder environment.
• Excellent planning, prioritisation and resource management.
• Experience driving continuous improvement and leading change.
• Outcome-focused with ability to manage delivery risks while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Business Analysis team within Enterprise Digital Services.
• Provide direction, coaching and support for high-quality analysis.
• Partner with senior leaders and project teams to align services with priorities.
• Champion practical use of AI and emerging technologies to improve delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Stakeholder management

Planning

Continuous improvement

Delivery risk

Job description

Department of Internal Affairs in Wellington, NZ, seeks a fixed-term Manager Business Analysis Practice within Enterprise Digital Services to lead the Business Analysis team and align services with organisational priorities.

Reporting to the Manager Strategy and Engagement, you will coach analysts, drive capability and champion AI adoption to improve delivery outcomes across EDS, through to March 2027.